For more detailed descriptions about these nib options, see our Specialty Nib Info page. Note the mm size descriptions are always relative to hand pressure, ink and paper used and these measurements mostly show relative distance. Allow at least .05mm variance in either direction.Gold nibs may run slightly wider due to nib tines spreading more easily.

NOTE: Our HPSteel Cursive Calligraphy nibs and the Christoph music nib give you a nicely defined line, with broad downstrokes and thinner sidestrokes to create that elegant calligraphic flare to your handwriting. These nibs are not iridium tipped and then hand ground as the Masuyama nibs are, but rather start with just a wider piece of steel which are then smoothed and polished at the factory as well as touched up by our staff as we assemble for shipping. The tips will not last forever as iridium will - just a couple of decades of constant use.

Either size can be used for regular cursive writing or true calligraphy. The 1.1mm is like our broad stub, whereas the 1.4 and 1.5 nibs are the broadest in our line.

All of our nibs go through a seven step setting, testing and tuning process as they are prepared for your order, whether with a pen or purchased separately.